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Beef vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef and Pumpkin seed

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Fiber, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 175% more than Pumpkin seed.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +611.3%
Contains more Manganese +5411.1%
Equal in Iron - 3.31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1771.4%
Contains more Potassium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +611.3%
Contains more Manganese +5411.1%
Equal in Iron - 3.31

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef
9
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1914%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +758.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1708.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1914%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +758.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1708.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +1360.2%
Contains more Fats +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1800%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +1360.2%
Contains more Fats +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1562.4%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1562.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Pumpkin seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 27.55g 18.55g Beef
Fats 6.54g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 169kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 13mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.04mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 14mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 259mg 92mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 54mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 3.7mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.097mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.009mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.034mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.052mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 0.286mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.056mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.037mg Beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.326mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.683mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.956mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.572mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.386mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.417mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.924mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.491mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.515mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.375g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 2.595g 3.67g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Beef
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.